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US new home sales pick up in December, but down for the year
US new home sales rose in December, but fell overall in 2022, according to figures released on Thursday by the Commerce Department.
FTSE 100 movers: Prudential pushes higher; Ocado hit by downgrade
London’s FTSE 100 was up 0. 1% at 7,752. 92 in afternoon trade on Thursday.
LondonMetric chair Vaughan to step down
LondonMetric Property said on Thursday that chair Patrick Vaughan will step down from the board with effect from 11 July.
ASOS recruits company doctor for turnaround - report
Online fashion retailer ASOS has reportedly drafted in a leading company doctor amid pressure from its lenders about the state of its balance sheet.
RBC Capital downgrades Ocado, Boohoo
RBC Capital Markets downgraded its stance on online supermarket Ocado and fast-fashion retailer Boohoo on Thursday.
Hundreds of jobs at risk, pay cuts on horizon amid Asda shake-up
Supermarket chain Asda announced a shake-up on Thursday that will put hundreds of jobs at risk, and cut pay for thousands.
US pre-open: Stocks seen higher ahead of GDP data
US stocks looked set for a mostly higher open on Thursday as investors eyed the latest GDP reading.
London midday: FTSE touch higher ahead of US GDP
London stocks were just a touch firmer by midday on Thursday as investors mulled the latest reading on the UK retail sector and eyed the release of US GDP data.
JPMorgan says Lloyd's insurers 'on cusp of a golden era', upgrades Hiscox
JPMorgan Cazenove upgraded Hiscox on Thursday as it took a look at Lloyd’s insurers.
Foxtons says 2022 results ahead of expectations but outlook cautious
Estate agent Foxtons said on Thursday that full-year revenue and operating profit were set to be ahead of market expectations following revenue growth across all segments, but struck a more cautious note on the outlook.
Jet2 upgrades full-year profit expectations
Jet2 upgraded its full-year profit expectations on Thursday as it said winter forward bookings had continued to strengthen.
Fevertree warns over cost pressures
Fever-Tree shares fell on Thursday after the posh tonic maker warned over ongoing cost pressures.
London open: FTSE edges up as investors eye US GDP
London stocks edged higher in early trade on Thursday following a late rally on Wall Street, as investors eyed the latest US GDP data.
Mitie on track to meet full-year expectations
Facilities management company Mitie said on Thursday that it was on track to meet full-year expectations as it hailed continued underlying revenue growth.
Greencore FY seen at lower end of expectations after 'soft' start to year
Convenience food producer Greencore warned on Thursday that full-year results will be at the lower end of current market expectations following a "soft" start to the year, with volumes hit by industrial action.
Tate & Lyle backs full-year guidance
Tate & Lyle backed its full-year guidance on Thursday as it said third-quarter trading was consistent with the first half.
Britvic hails strong Christmas trading; Q1 in line
Drinks company Britvic hailed a "robust" start to the year on Thursday as it said trading has been in line with management expectations.
London pre-open: Stocks seen up as investors eye US GDP
London stocks were set to rise at the open on Thursday after markets on Wall Street ended off their lows, as investors eye the latest US GDP data.
Wizz narrows Q3 losses, Britvic hails strong start to year
London pre-open The FTSE 100 was called to open 19 points higher at 7,764.
Thursday newspaper round-up: Britishvolt, car production, Home Reit
The battery startup Britishvolt owed as much as £120m to creditors when it collapsed last week in a major blow to hopes of sustaining the British car industry, it can be revealed. Creditors are expected to recover a very small proportion of the debts, according to a source with knowledge of the matter, although there are understood to be several bids for the company and its assets. EY, a professional services firm, is handling the administration. – Guardian.